Project Officer

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence client is looking for Project Officer to join them on an initial 12-month contract at their site in Bolton.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be eligible to obtain full SC Clearance.
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week onsite in Bolton.
• 12 month initial contract.
• £28-30 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35

Responsibilities

This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life-cycles and in accordance with established project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment.

The Project Officer support the Heads of Manufacturing and Production Project Managers across multiple projects and sites as required, providing delivery of the following:

• Maintenance and regular reporting of project Key Performance Indicators.
• Act as an interface within Manufacturing to help ensure programme delivery, quality and cost.
• Provide, understand and present information at internal reviews and meetings.
• Assist the team with Risk and Opportunity management.
• Assist in the compilation of Manufacturing estimates and Cost at Completions.
• Assist in the compilation and analysis of workload forecast.
• Compilation and maintenance of project programmes and schedules.
• Maintain and improve the interface with internal customers and external departments.
• Some travel between UK sites will be required.

Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

• Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise as well as manage day-to-day tactical decisions.
• A clear, strong and effective communicator.
• Numerate and confident with basic mathematics.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the basic application of Project Management skills at an assistant level.
• Computer literacy - basic but proven skills required in MS Word, spreadsheets, presentations and planning tools. Experience with SAP materials management system / alternative Materials Management system.
• Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential. Other PM tools would be acceptable.
• Local, job specific training will be provided as appropriate.